Saturday, 17 December 2016

Blogmas Day 17 : Christmas Wrapping Inspiration

I can’t be the only one
who suddenly questions a career change in gift-wrapping every time Christmas
comes around. I just genuinely really enjoy the whole process of finding the
perfect paper and trimmings. Every year I try and set myself a little theme,
although I know my mum and I are the only ones who actually pay attention and
recognise this! Because lets be honest,
my brother is as observant as a goldfish! There are a lot of different ways to
wrap up presents, which don’t just include using paper. I thought I would share
a few of my ideas on how to wrap your gifts this Christmas season!

This year I want to go
with a white and gold theme with a little bit of brown paper thrown in…who
doesn’t love a little bit of brown paper! I’ve been obsessed with Pinterest,
and have pinned away for the last month to try and find some inspiration for my
own wrapping. (Which you can see HERE.)

Image from Pinterest- Cox & Cox

I really love how the
simple brown paper can be all Christmas-fied by adding a simple bit of ribbon.
If you’re more creative, you could also decorate the paper yourself by simply
drawing or painting onto it. (I have seen some cute children’s wrapping ideas
of finger painting reindeers on top!) Another option, if your not as confident
in the drawing element, is adding cute little stickers. You can get Christmas
themed stickers in The Works or Wilkinsons as well as online.

As much as I have said
that I enjoy wrapping, sometimes it’s quite nice to put everything in a cute
little gift bag/box with lots of tissue paper. Tissue paper is my best friend
when it comes to filling up a bag so don’t forget to put some scrunched up at
the bottom to puff it out a little bit!

Image from Pinterest - Hobbycraft blog

In terms of wrapping
supplies, the possibilities are endless! Any store you go into sells rolls or
single sheets of paper that you can purchase. One of my favourite places for
paper is usually the Card Factory, as your able to get a lot of different rolls
for quite a reasonable price. (You can also buy brown paper from here too, although
I purchase mine at my local newsagents). If your looking for only a little bit
of paper that you want to be special then perhaps try Paperchase. They’re not
as cheap as shopping elsewhere, but they have some gorgeous glitter and foil
designs.

So how you are wrapping
up your presents this year! Do you have a particular theme? Or do you just
stick to simple wrapping paper and tape? Let me know!